GoldenEar Triton Three - Manual (Page 11)

GoldenEar Technology Triton Three Manual
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If You are Using a Source Component’s Multi-Channel Analog Outputs
Because of the nature of their bass management systems, when using the multi-channel analog output from a
BluRay, SACD or DVD-Audio player (or any other format that requires using 6-8 channel analog interconnects)
the particular hook-up method you have chosen for your Triton speakers will impact which settings to choose
in the player’s speaker setup menu. If you are using the multi-channel analog outputs from one of these players,
access the player’s setup menu and set all channels using Triton speakers to “Large” and:
• If you used the connection method outlined in the “Hooking Up with Speaker Wire Only” section,
set the player’s speaker setup menu to indicate “No” for subwoofer.
• If you used the connection method outlined in the “Using the LFE Input on Your Triton Speakers” section,
set the player’s speaker setup menu to indicate “Yes” for subwoofer.
Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Receiver or Amplifier
Normally we recommend that you set the “Bass” and “Treble” controls on flat (or off, or 0 dB). Same applies for
a graphic equalizer; we recommend that you leave it flat (or off). This will give you the most accurate and natural
sound. If you want more bass, raise the subwoofer’s “Level” control on your Triton speaker, keeping in mind
that even a little turn of the knob can make a big difference in the sound. The reason for this recommendation is
that we have discovered what is often thought to be improper sounding speakers is, in fact, a problem caused
by the use of tone controls. When in doubt, leave them out (flat); this almost always results in the best possible
and most natural sounding system performance.
Powering Up the Active Subwoofer Section
Each of your Triton speakers contains a built-in powered subwoofer section as well as an electronic crossover.
Each Triton speaker must be plugged into an electrical socket of the appropriate voltage (as indicated on the
back of your unit) using the plug on the end of the electrical cord which you have attached to the back of the
speaker. The Triton speaker has a special auto on/off circuit which automatically turns the powered subwoofer
section on when a signal is fed to the loudspeaker and therefore does not require an on-off switch. (When the
Triton Tower is first plugged in, the LED will flash for 30 secs while the speaker conducts a self-test, initializing the
software and hardware. After 30 sec, if there is no audio signal, the LED will turn off and the subwoofer will go into
standby mode drawing a low amount of power while waiting for an audio signal.) The LED on the back panel will
light up when a signal is sensed and the amplifier will turn on. After you stop listening, it may take up to an hour for
the amplifier to actually turn off. (Please note: In some instances, because of RF presence in your area, the LEDs
may not turn off. However, this is nothing to be concerned about as the amplifiers draw almost no power when
they are idling.) Please note: It is normal to hear a slight pop from the speaker when the amp powers up.
NOTE: To prevent accidental damage to the subwoofers built into your Triton speakers from overdriving the
system, the subwoofers feature an internal overload protection circuit, which will turn the subwoofers off or
down when overdriven or overheated and will then resume normal operation after a few minutes.